There are a wide range of activities in the local area, here a just a sample:

Fishing

Excellent salmon and brown trout fishing on Cong river and Lough Corrib.

Gillies and boats can be arranged.

Walking

There are endless walks through Cong woods and Ashford Castle Estate. For the more adventurous there's nearby Mount Gable and the Connemara mountains. The famous Croagh Patrick is only 45 minutes drive away.

Cong is an excellent base for playing some of the finest golf courses in the west of Ireland. Ashford golf course, Westport golf club, Ballinrobe golf club, Connemara links Ballyconnelly and Galway Bay golf club are all within driving distance.